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HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 2U rack server EPYC 9124 16-core 32GB P66781-B21
2U rack server with one 16-core EPYC 9124 at 3.0 GHz, 32 GB memory and hot-swap 2.5-inch bays
- WorkloadAI/ML/HPC Server
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Server Scalability2-Way
- CPU TypeAMD EPYC 9004 Series
- CPU Speed9124 (3.0 GHz)
- AMD EPYC 9004 16-core CPU powers AI and HPC workloads
- Dual-socket design supports a second processor for future growth
- 24 memory slots enable up to 32GB maximum capacity
- MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM controller manages SATA, SAS and NVMe drives
- 2U rack form factor fits standard 17.1 inch width
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 2U server
This 2U rack server ships with one AMD EPYC 9004 Series 9124 processor running at 3.0 GHz with 16 cores and 32GB of memory installed. The platform supports SATA, SAS and NVMe drives in hot-swap 2.5 inch bays and includes a Broadcom BCM5719 Gigabit Ethernet controller. It is built for AI, ML and HPC workloads in a two-way scalable chassis.
Suited for AI and HPC clusters needing density
Organisations deploying dense compute for model training or scientific simulation will benefit from the two-processor ceiling and 24 memory slots. Buyers who need more storage bays than the 2.5 inch hot-swap layout provides should evaluate alternative chassis designs. Teams requiring higher single-thread clock speeds or integrated graphics must look at different processor families.
Single AMD EPYC 9124 processor installed
The server arrives with one 16-core EPYC 9124 CPU and supports a second processor to reach the two-way maximum. This socket count decision determines whether the system meets the parallel throughput target for the intended workload. Verify the second-processor upgrade path before ordering if the application scales beyond 16 cores.
Highlights
- AMD EPYC 9004 16-core CPU powers AI and HPC workloads
- Dual-socket design supports a second processor for future growth
- 24 memory slots enable up to 32GB maximum capacity
- MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM controller manages SATA, SAS and NVMe drives
- 2U rack form factor fits standard 17.1 inch width
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Series | ProLiant |
| Model | DL385 Gen11 |
| Part Number | P66781-B21 |
| Workload | AI/ML/HPC Server |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Server Scalability | 2-Way |
| CPU Type | AMD EPYC 9004 Series |
| CPU Speed | 9124 (3.0 GHz) |
| Number of CPU Cores | 16-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 32GB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Storage Controller | HPE MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM |
| Ethernet Controller | Broadcom BCM5719 |
| Dimensions | Width: 17.1 in Depth: 25.4 in Height: 3.4 in |
| Weight | 36.99 lbs |
| Shipping weight | 27.22 kg |
| Package size | 1016 × 635 × 279 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the HPE MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM controller need a firmware update or battery replacement later?
The HPE MR408i-o Gen11 SPDM controller manages SATA, SAS and NVMe drives; firmware updates are applied through HPE tools and the unit has no user-replaceable battery.
What limits the EPYC 9124 16-core processor during sustained full-load operation?
The single installed EPYC 9124 16-core processor at 3.0 GHz sets the compute ceiling; a second socket can be added to double thread count.
How much power does the 2U chassis draw and how loud are the fans when the server runs 24 hours a day?
The 2U rack chassis uses redundant hot-plug power supplies and variable-speed fans that ramp with inlet temperature and CPU load.
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